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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,237, 368,776.26 and 159,866.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,237, 368,776.26 and 159,866.37 is: 220,609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,237 : 368,776.26 = 159,866.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,237/368,776.26 = 159,866.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,237x = 368,776.26 × 159,866.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,237x = 58,954,922,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,954,922,028.38/267,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,609.13

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